Early in the NBA offseason, there were murmurs of the Toronto Raptors being potentially open to trading Pascal Siakam.

Kyle Lowry inevitably departed in free agency and the Raptors are entering a new era in their franchise’s history.

The selection of Scottie Barnes only amplified the expectations of a possible Siakam trade, but Toronto has yet to express any interest in moving on from the All-Star forward.

That being said, that doesn’t completely rule out a future trade involving Pascal Siakam sometime in the upcoming season.

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One team that was rumored as a potential landing spot earlier in the offseason— and should still be considered an ideal fit — is the Dallas Mavericks.

With time running out before the regular season begins, here is why the Mavericks should still pursue a trade for Pascal Siakam this season.